Anant Sandhu
About Anant Sandhu
Anant Sandhu is a Team Leader in SME Collections at Starling Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in banking, having held various roles at institutions such as ANZ and MIGA, and possesses degrees in Business and Management.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Anant Sandhu serves as the Team Leader for SME Collections at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of 12 members, focusing on performance management, team development, and banking quality analysis. He is responsible for delivering operational direction and conducting analysis of specialist cases, presenting findings to senior management. Anant also issues daily and monthly reports to the Head of SME Collections, detailing workflow, service level agreement (SLA) expectations, and case demands.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Before becoming Team Leader, Anant worked at Starling Bank as an SME Collections Specialist and Data Controller from 2020 to 2021. During this time, he gained valuable experience in collections processes and data management. His contributions led to recognition from internal stakeholders and facilitated his promotion to Team Leader.
Professional Background in Banking
Anant has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked at ANZ in various roles, including Assistant Relationship Manager, Sales Consultant, and Business Banking Manager from 2015 to 2020. His roles at ANZ provided him with a solid foundation in relationship management and business banking operations. Additionally, he worked at MIGA as the State Business Development Manager for Western Australia in 2017-2018.
Education and Qualifications
Anant Sandhu holds a Bachelor of Business from Edith Cowan University and a Diploma of Business from Central Institute of Technology. He also completed a Certificate IV in Small Business Management at the same institution. His educational background supports his expertise in business and management, contributing to his effectiveness in leadership roles.
Experience at Microsoft and Other Roles
Prior to his banking career, Anant worked as a State Brand Ambassador for Microsoft in Western Australia from 2012 to 2014. He also held a position as a Sales Executive at JB Hi-Fi from 2010 to 2012. These roles provided him with experience in sales and brand representation, enhancing his skills in customer engagement and market strategy.